kill cord en · NOUN
Meanings
- On a small boat, a safety device consisting of a cord attached to the helmsman's leg or arm and linked to an engine cut-out switch, such that the switch is triggered and the boat's engine automatically stopped ("killed") if the helmsman is thrown from his seat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kill cords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |